Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 5
The Last of Us Part I
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PC · PlayStation 5
Naughty Dog · 2022
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
44
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.44 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.30 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
The Last of Us Part I offers a mature, emotionally resonant narrative that explores complex themes of survival, loss, and humanity. Players engage in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical decision-making in a challenging post-apocalyptic world. The game's strong storytelling and character development can foster empathy and emotional regulation as players navigate difficult moral choices.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks of The Last of Us Part I stem from its mature and intense content. The game features frequent and realistic violence, including violence against defenseless targets, strong language, and disturbing depictions of infected creatures and human brutality. There are also instances of implied sexual content and substance references. This content, combined with elements of horror and fear, may be distressing for younger or more sensitive players. While the game has natural stopping points, the compelling narrative might encourage longer play sessions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.